Not only is the aging process important, but so is the barrel used. The post The hidden craft behind whiskey: Why barrels ...

One of the key reasons why bourbon tastes like bourbon is that it’s aged in a charred barrel made from American white oak ...

White oak (Quercus alba) is important economically, ecologically, and culturally. However, the species currently faces a ...

Sens. Mitch McConnell and Mark R. Warner are pushing legislation to support the growth of white oak trees, saying a pending shortage threatens the ecosystem and Kentucky’s prized bourbon industry. The ...